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Le Caillau, Luxury gite with heated pool, jacuzzi & Café in the vineyards

Private heated pool with views across the vines, private jacuzzi

Bathroom with walk in shower and modern free standing bath, separate WC

The kitchen and dining lead onto the private terrace

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Air conditioning
Parking available
Dryer
Washer

Explore the area

Vire-Sur-Lot, Occitanie

Château Lacapelle Cabanac
‪6 min drive‬
Château de Chambert Winery
‪10 min drive‬
Château de Bonaguil
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Le Caillau, Luxury gite with heated pool, jacuzzi & Café in the vineyards

Le Caillau is a two bedroom gite situated the heart of the beautiful Cahors vineyards. NEW from May 2023 heated 11x5m pool with jacuzzi. Our cafe serves a daily lunch menu, freshly ground coffee and a selection of teas and local wines throughout the day as well as a selection of homemade cakes. Views from the gite overlook the rolling vines of the Cahors Malbec region. The new private heated pool with jacuzzi is situated with views of the vines in the back garden. As well as our Café we have our a pottery painting atelier where you can choose from a selection of pottery items to paint. The location if perfect for walking holidays, cycling and visiting local vineyards, many of the best in the region are on our doorstep. The gite has a wood burning stove for the Autumn/Winter months.

The Gite at Le Caillau is part of a 300 year old winery. Our gite has private access to the back garden which is surrounded by the vines of Chateau du Gaudou. There is private car access at the back of the gite. The front of the gite opens into the courtyard where you'll find our Café.

You have complete access to the grounds, perfect for relaxing and sunset walks in the vines.

Our gite is situated in the middle of the finest vines in the Cahors region. The west facing terrace is perfect for watching the sun go down while sampling a glass of local wine. Local commerces are a 5 minute drive away.

Private parking is available next to your gite entrance. It is a 5 minute drive to the nearest shops (bank, chemist, supermarket, doctors etc), but there are a few vineyards within walking distance if you'd like to sample the local wine. We have a Café on site so you'll never be stuck for food.

Property manager

Caroline Sharp

Languages

English, French, German

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Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vire-sur-Lot

Located in Vire-sur-Lot, this cottage is in a rural area. Musée La Planete des Moulins and Maison de la Chataigne are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Château Gaudou and Clos La Coutale. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

Vire-Sur-Lot, Occitanie

What's nearby

Clos La Coutale - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Château Lacapelle Cabanac - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
Château Latuc - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
Château de Chambert Winery - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
Château de Bonaguil - 19 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

Trentels Ladignac Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪Le Rendez-Vous - ‬7 min drive
‪La Table du Marché - ‬10 min drive
‪Chateau Camp Del Saltre - ‬13 min drive
‪Le Caillau - ‬1 min walk
‪Au Vieux Four - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Le Caillau, Luxury gite with heated pool, jacuzzi & Café in the vineyards have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Le Caillau, Luxury gite with heated pool, jacuzzi & Café in the vineyards pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Le Caillau, Luxury gite with heated pool, jacuzzi & Café in the vineyards?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Le Caillau, Luxury gite with heated pool, jacuzzi & Café in the vineyards?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Le Caillau, Luxury gite with heated pool, jacuzzi & Café in the vineyards located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Clos La Coutale and Château Gaudou. Château du Cèdre and Château Lacapelle Cabanac are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L.

18 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A stay in the Lot

Great stay. A lovely spot very comfortable and welcoming hosts.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth c.

16 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely generally well equipped gite

Lovely Gite and pool. Would suggest only for summer time as difficult getting to car or pool when it has rained or heavy dew without getting muddy feet

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

29 Jun, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Gite with a gourmet touch!

A wonderful location amongst the vines near Cahors. The host and hostess could not have been more accommodating in all respects. To have ones gourmet lunch serve to your gite table was a unique treat. Apart from our personal preference for additional lighting in the lounge for reading, one can't fault the accommodation and all it offers. Thoroughly recommended. Paul & Meryl, UK

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roz W.

1 Jun, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning property in fantastic location for a relaxed holiday

We absolutely loved our stay at Le Caillau and found the property perfect for our needs. Being next to the fabulous restaurant meant we could enjoy delicious lunched and dinners without having to travel - ideal with a toddler! The goats, chickens and trampoline were much enjoyed by my daughter whilst we loved ambling through the vines to the various Chateaus for wine tasting. Caroline and Chas were exceptional hosts, happy to answer questions and deliver coffee and croissants in the morning, which was a lovely touch! The area itself is stunning and extremely peaceful which was most welcome in the evenings! Unfortunately we couldn't use the pool much due to the weather. I'd say it's not 'heated' in the way we would interpret that in the UK, as it's solar panel operated so dependent on the sun. That being said it didn't impact our holiday. Overall we were so happy with the place and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone (already have)!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marisa D.

13 May, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Genieten!!

Een heerlijk rustig verblijf gehad midden tussen de wijngaarden, met een voortreffelijk restaurant.

Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cadre exceptionnel pour des vacances familiales

Le bien est idéalement situé au milieu des vignes (très beaux couchers de soleil). L'équipement est idéal pour les familles avec de nombreux jeux à disposition pour les enfants (et les plus grands). Très bon accueil.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

George W.

14 Nov, 2018

Wonderful experience

A nicely furnished, well equipped rental - in a gorgeous setting among the vineyards. Handy having a great restaurant on site. The best of the Cahors vineyards right in the neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

carole p.

13 May, 2018

calme, détente et repos

nous avons passé une très agréable semaine au Caillau, les propriétaires sont aux petits soins pour que rien ne manque. Encore merci et à bientôt !

Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

24 Apr, 2018

What a unique property in the vineyards of the South of France

This gite is located in the heart of the Cahors region of Southern France and set in the middle of a vineyard. It consists of an open plan kitchen and diner, going through to a lounge, off of which comes the large main bedroom and a large bathroom with a free standing bath and large shower which is open rather than enclosed. There is a smaller attic room accessed up some steep wooden steps in the lounge, which contains a large skylight window. The gite is truly authentic and in keeping with other typical French buildings in the area. It is located within an enclosed courtyard and is attached to a restaurant and an on site pottery painting cafe is located across the courtyard. There is absolutely no noise at all from the restaurant during opening hours therefore it caused us no concern. The final building located just off the enclosed courtyard is the owners home, Chas and Caroline, who manage the gite, restaurant and pottery cafe. They are extremely helpful and very informative about the local area. When we discovered a couple of issues within the gite, they immediately rectified these and supplied us with a few additional utensils for the kitchen that made our self catering holiday easier. The private garden to the rear of the gite is extensive and there is not only an enclosed private pool for your use, there is also some play items if you are going with children and there is plenty of outside seating options. There is also a garden dining table and 4 chairs located just outside the gite for some alfresco dining. Just to the side of the gite there is a beautiful seating area looking directly into the vineyard which can be accessed through the main bedroom patio doors. To the far side of the garden, there is a small holding which contains a couple of chickens and 2 very friendly goats, Rocky and Daisy. They love fruit peelings and lots of fuss so be sure to pay them a visit. Le Caillau is surrounded by many vineyards which are worth visiting, in particular Clos Triguedina which is a 1.5 mile walk from Le Caillau, the wine is exquisite and the tour both informative and interesting. Le Caillau Restaurant is simply a hidden gem and although we chose to only eat here once during our stay, the atmosphere, service and menu is a credit to Chas and Caroline. We holidayed here with another couple, no children and found plenty to do in the region, a car is essential to get further afield. PS...Do the pottery painting if you can, it’s great fun!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

About the host

Hosted by Caroline Sharp

As soon as we first saw Le Caillau in September 2008 we knew that this was the property we had to buy. A 300 year old winery set in the heart of the best Cahors vines, it’s a peaceful location yet still close to many small villages and towns with plenty of activities on offer for holidaymakers.

Having both worked in London’s fast-paced marketing world for many years, we like a challenge and this is certainly a challenge albeit of a different kind and on a different scale. Along with our two girls Evie and Lilah we have thrown ourselves into French life, picking up the local dialect, haggling with local artisans and enjoying far too much local wine and cheese.

We have transformed Le Caillau into a unique destination both for locals and holidaymakers with the Café & Pottery Painting Atelier plus the luxury gite.

Le Caillau was love at first sight for us – we think it will be for you too.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Chas and Caroline Sharp

Why they chose this property

Unique gite in the grounds of Le Caillau Cafe and pottery painting atelier. Enjoy the peace and quiet of a self catering gite with peaceful garden surrounded by vines, or just a few steps away enjoy our Cafe for lunch or dinner, or afternoon tea and home made cakes, or an ice cream on hotter days. Can be enjoyed in the courtyard or delivered to your door to enjoy in the privacy of your gite.

What makes this property unique

The freedom of a self catering gite with views of the local vineyards, with cafe facilities on site that can be enjoyed in the courtyard or delivered to your door. Stunning sunset views over the surrounding vines from your private terrace.